snijwerk
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[edit]Noun
[edit]snijwerk n (plural snijwerken, diminutive snijwerkje n)
- (countable) a carved object
- Deze eeuwenoude snijwerken zijn adembenemend.
- These carved artefacts that are centuries old are breathtaking.
- (uncountable, uncommon) work that involves cutting or carving
- Een lintworm geheel ontleden vergt veel snijwerk.
- Completely dissecting a tapeworm requires a lot of cutting.